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Painted Comber Aquarium Care Guide

Serranus scriba

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Keeping Painted Comber in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters)
  • Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, similarly sized fish. Avoid keeping with very small or shy species, or other combers unless the tank is very large and offers ample hiding spots. May be aggressive towards conspecifics.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and territory establishment. Good filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Provide a varied diet of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature
18-24°C (64-75°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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